Plan Like a Pro
Sun Tzu on strategy and leadership in a small business This morning, reading The Art of War, I came across this: “Li Ching of the Tang proposed ten plans to be used against Hsiao Hsieh, and the entire responsibility of commanding the armies was entrusted to him.” My first thought was that ten plans seemed […]
Win Big by Starting Small
Sun Tzu on testing small When Big Bets Go Wrong Years ago at my home health agency, I made a big bet. I spent more than $250,000 on a Honeywell® telehealth system. I was convinced it would change the way we delivered care and drive a lot of new growth. I’d heard stories about agencies […]
Building Trust and Loyalty: Moral Influence for Small Business Owners
Sun Tzu on what makes people follow you Leadership in a small business is more than strategy and execution. It’s the trust you build, the loyalty you earn, and the personal connections you make with your team and customers. This morning I came across a passage about “moral influence” in Sun Tzu’s The Art of […]
5 Leadership Skills for Small Business Owners
Sun Tzu on what makes a leader I’m kicking off the year by rereading Sun Tzu’s The Art of War. The last time I read it, I was surprised at how well it transferred to business. The leadership lessons stuck with me and changed how I thought about running my own companies. Now, a few […]